Open Heavens 22 May 2026 Friday – Spiritually Discerned – Open Heaven For Today, RCCG Devotional
Open Heavens 22 May 2026 Friday – Spiritually Discerned
MEMORISE: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14
READ: Numbers 22:22-33 Open Heavens 22 May 2026
22 And God’s anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.
23 And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.
24 But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.
25 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again.
26 And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.
27 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.
28 And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?
29 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.
30 And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay.
31 Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.
32 And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me:
33 And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.
Open Heavens 22 May 2026
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Nehemiah 4-7
MESSAGE: – Open Heavens 22 May 2026 Friday Daily Devotional
Today’s memory verse tells us that the natural man cannot understand the things of God because they are spiritually discerned. This means that such a fellow cannot follow God’s direction, as he or she cannot understand spiritual things and will even consider them foolish. Those who walk in the spirit, however, know how to discern spiritual things.
For instance, when it seems that several people are trying to get a Christian angry, it could be that the devil is seeking to open a window through which he can attack him or her. If the believer cannot spiritually discern the devil’s plan, he or she might eventually give in to anger, thereby giving the devil access to carry out his attack. Likewise, if a Christian keeps encountering people in need, especially if they are fellow Christians, it could be that God wants the believer to help them so that He can open windows of blessings over his or her life. However, if the Christian cannot spiritually discern what is happening and ignores the people in need, he or she would miss out on God’s blessing. Spiritual discernment is crucial in the journey of every Christian.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. Proverbs 22:3
In today’s Bible reading, Balaam’s donkey began to behave strangely when he was on his way to meet Balak despite God’s initial instruction forbidding him from going (Numbers 22:12). Balaam was so spiritually insensitive that he didn’t know the actions of the donkey were for his own good. When his donkey didn’t move as he wanted it to and kept turning away from the path it was supposed to take, he hit it in an attempt to force it to obey him. Even when the donkey spoke, which was very strange, Balaam was too spiritually insensitive to sense the danger ahead until God opened his eyes. I pray that your spiritual senses will be sharpened enough to see any dangers that are ahead of you, and you will be prudent enough to hide yourself, in Jesus’ name.
The lack of spiritual discernment has destroyed so many homes and ended so many lives prematurely. This is why spiritual discernment is a must-have for you in your walk with God, relationship with others, and dealings with the world. I pray that the Almighty God, in His mercy, will sharpen your discernment and help you see things as they really are, in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Point – Open Heavens 22 May 2026
Father, please help me to discern spiritual matters and see things as they truly are.
Open Heavens 22 May 2026 Friday Hymn
Hymn 28: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.
2 Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell’s Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.
Prayer Points for Open Heavens 22 May 2026 – SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED
1. Father, I thank You for the gift of spiritual discernment, which enables me to understand the things of Your Spirit and walk in Your ways, in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, I ask for mercy for every time I have been spiritually insensitive, ignored Your warnings, or failed to discern the plans of the enemy against me, in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, sharpen my spiritual senses so that I may see dangers ahead and hide myself, just as the prudent man does according to Proverbs 22:3, in Jesus’ name.
4. Lord, deliver me from the spirit of Balaam, who was so spiritually dull that he could not recognise the angel of the Lord even when his donkey saw it. Open my eyes to see things as they truly are, in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, help me to discern the devil’s traps—whether through anger, temptation, or false opportunities—so that I do not give him any foothold to attack me, in Jesus’ name.
6. Lord, give me the grace to recognise divine opportunities when they come. When You send people in need across my path, let me not ignore them but respond in love and generosity, in Jesus’ name.
7. Father, I pray for every home and life that has been destroyed by a lack of spiritual discernment. Restore what has been lost and grant wisdom to walk in safety, in Jesus’ name.
8. Lord, let me not be like Balaam, who struck the very instrument God was using to save him. Teach me to listen even to the unexpected voices that carry Your warning, in Jesus’ name.
9. Father, I receive the gift of discernment of spirits, that I may know what is from You, what is from the flesh, and what is from the devil. Let me walk in clarity and divine direction, in Jesus’ name.
10. My personal prayer point: (Mention specific areas in your life—relationships, finances, decisions, or spiritual walk—where you need sharper discernment to see hidden dangers or opportunities).
11. Thank You, Father, for hearing my prayer. I believe You are sharpening my discernment, and I will walk in wisdom and spiritual sensitivity all the days of my life, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.
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